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Humanities in Pennsylvania

Humanities Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 59 students earned their Humanities degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Humanities is the 379th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Humanities Majors in Pennsylvania

Humanities majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 37
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Master’s Degree 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a humanities major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of humanities majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 10.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
  • White: 59.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Humanities Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 4,080 people in the state and 183,750 people in the nation working in humanities jobs.

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Wages for Humanities Jobs in Pennsylvania

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There are 9 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer humanities degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Villanova University

Villanova
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#2

Wilson College

Chambersburg
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,535 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 99% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,609.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt.

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#5

Bucknell University

Lewisburg
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
3,726 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $42,198. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time.

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#5

Holy Family University

Philadelphia
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,087 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,285. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#7

Arcadia University

Glenside
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. This private school has an average net price of $28,861. 99% of students get financical aid.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,138. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,356 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 91%. 97% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Pitt Johnstown.

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Humanities Careers in PA

Some of the careers humanities majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Professors 8% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to humanities.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Liberal Arts 2,217
General Studies 1,294
Individualized Studies 23

View all majors related to Humanities

View Nationwide Humanities Report

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